~ King of it All ~ (to resolve)

Unmetered Quatrains

~  K i n g   o f   i t   A l l  ~

If I could be King

and not hear them say,

"Oh, what a wastrel,

he's wasting away!"

I would be king

in a kingdom so small,

that I could reach out

and touch every wall.

High on the walls …

bright paintings would be hung,

the roof opened to let in the sun,

my clothes all tailored for fun.

I'd laugh, then (if I wanted),

and shout at them all,

"I'm King! I'm King!

of this small wasteful hall!"

Richard W. Jenkins

©2015

Author's Note

A little go at wistful pretending this morning.
Ah, that the world could sometimes be as we would have it, eh … as it was when we were young — hopeful, resolute; yet, always so misunderstood.

Constructive critique is always welcomed and appreciated. : )

Reviews

[Relic]

This does have a nice 'flow' Richard despite not having a strict count. I suppose poetry has often confused me. Should you count syllables? Should you count stresses? Does it flow as good for someone else as it did when you heard it in your head? Questions, questions, questions. Though I've been doing this for many years, I am still a novice. Yet, I'm learning.

Great writing, Richard.

[Richard🖌]

Hey, Tim!
Thanks for the read and interesting commentary on this little dancer.
Of course forms that require a strict count and meter one would be obliged to count syllables, stresses, etc; but, those like this on Unmetered Quatrain form allow for greater freedom for the writer to flex their creative wings, so to say.
What you say is true, My Friend, we never quit being students of this fabulous craft of ours … this is one of the most exciting and intriguing aspects of poetry, plus the literally hundreds of forms that compose the art.

Thank you ever-so gratefully for the very nice compliment, Tim! ⁓ Richard : )

[SleeplessVolcano]

This brings back memories of me as King Herod in a Christmas play.....the narrator had to say three times, "And King Herod said...." but it did not trigger my lines....I was down a rabbit hole, sunk into the glorious fake throne and golden-curtain robe....lol....oh how eloquently you expressed such a kingly powertrip!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, SV,
For sharing your own experiences … brought to mind by my humble little poem, and for your inspiringly gratifying praise.

Many blessings! ⁓ Richard : )

[Susan 🦋]

Why am I picturing a very mischievous little boy cloaked in silly garments way too big....stomping around shouting I'm king!! lol this is a light and funny piece!

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Susan! : )
I think may be seeing the youngster still alive in me who has has little left but his fantasies of grandeur … wooden sword and all … LOL!

Thank you, M'Lady, for sharing this moment with me! ⁓ Richard : )

[Damien Ridge]

I love the way it went with kingdom so small instead of large, took this poem in a creative direction. Young imagination still lives in us. World definitely misunderstood but, hey, I can't honestly say I fully understand it now, heh. Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed it.

[Richard🖌]

It's a pleasure to share my poetry, Damien.
Welcome to the site … I hope you'll enjoy it here and make many friends, fans, and followers.
Thank you for enjoying this rather fun, determined poem, and for sharing your take on it.

A glowing weekend to ya! ⁓ Richard : )

[Damien Ridge]

Thank you! Best to ya!

[Carol Cashes]

This was a piece of literary-lite!

"...with my clothes all tailored for fun." I might have to use that to describe some of my current outfits although that wasn't the initial intent! *snort*

Thanks for a brief and whimsical read.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Carol!
You are so very welcome.
It is a delight to receive the feel of enjoyment and merrymaking in your dancing words … I love the "snort", too. ; )

You put a smile on my day … thanks, Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard

[Kathryn Smith]

OH I JUST CANT WAAIT TO BE KIIINNGGGGG
Okay. Sorry. Disney fangirl moment over. ;) Well written! If you were King..I could picture you as a King exactly like King Henry. He sure loved his women. :)

[Richard🖌]

Kathryn Dear,
You gift such a bright ear-to-ear smile across an olde bard's face, with your wondrously whimsical fancies! : D
Yes, I would definitely be an admiring king of ladies.
If you were Queen, I picture a regal, elaborately-dressed, lady on her golden throne, a much sought after beauty by all the lords of the land, and I'd be there, too, my sword in hand to take you for my own. ; )

Ah, imagination … such a wondrous miracle.
Thank you brightly, My Majesty* ⁓ Richard

[George Coombs]

A well crafted presentation of the idea of an ideal world. One that came across Richard was the importance of the present moment, living in the 'now' where one let things be as they are or ruminate on what thye might be.
I suppose inevitably Wordsworth came to mind "What is life, 'tis full of care, we have no time to stand and stare"

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, George, for flipping through my stack of poems to bring this rather unique little piece back into the light.
I so enjoy your own take on it, too, as you highlight meaningful dimensions of depth some might well miss.
I am truly honored by the befitting quote you've so generously shared, as-well.
May we all be Kings and Queens in our own kingdoms of fantastical dreams.

Bless you your kind heart and thoughtful soul, My Fine Friend! ⁓ Richard : )

[George Coombs]

Your welcome Richard

[1VJ]

I relish these cheerful musings your Majesty.

Must have been a good morning for castle building. :)

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Dear Paloma! ; )
How wonderful of you to come along and light my Friday with the warmth of your lovely glow … my coziest thanks!

You bless your King so sweetly, M'Lady Faire.
Since You've arrived, it's a good morning for everything and anything … smiles 'n hugs! ⁓ Richard

[1VJ]

Back at you, gave me a huge Sunday smile. :)

[Richard🖌]

Me, too! ; D

[andrew mitchell]

I love poems like this, that really jumps out in such a poetic expressive way, it's almost has a narrative Jester feel to it. I enjoyed it all the same.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Andrew! ; )
Here's wishing you the loveliest Friday and coming weekend.

How happy it makes me knowing you love anything about my work, and you've taken to the light and jocular intent of this piece perfectly.

Your reviews always leave me with a smile … many thanks, My Friend! ⁓ Richard